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New Release - ADAPT-Builder 2018 (build 0)
October, 2018: This release features a new, ribbon-based user interface for improved usability and productivity. The ribbon layout is combined with a new auto-filtering algorithm that only displays those tool icons that are relevant to the type of design project you are working on, further simplifying the operation of Builder. We are very excited about these productivity improvements and hope you find the new Builder a delight to work with.

ADAPT-Builder 2017 (build 0)
December, 2017: Builder 2017 marks another major milestone in ADAPT's continued path towards providing a comprehensive solution for the integrated design of concrete buildings. The introduction of shear wall code check and automated design for ACI as an integrated feature of ADAPT-Edge now gives our clients even more value when creating multi-level structures in Builder. Advanced wall design options and an extensive set of international building codes to choose from continue to be offered through our S-CONCRETE integration and partnership. Additionally, we are pleased to introduce major improvements in tendon modeling, editing and optimization within Floor Pro. These new capabilities will dramatically improve the speed and accuracy with which you can design post-tensioned slabs.

In addition to this fundamental new capability, many other features and usability enhancements were added to this release. A summary of key enhancements includes:

Addition of CSA A23.3-14 design code

Integrated concrete wall design for ACI

Integrated concrete wall design using our partner S-CONCRETE

Tendon modeling improvements

Option to model tendons as spline

DWG export option for tendons as spline

Dynamic editing of key tendon properties

Visualization of more tendon properties

Ability to swerve tendons horizontally within span

Graphical display of horizontal curvature ranges

New tendon optimizer

Quickly spot check any span in the model and get graphical feedback on how to optimize for precompression, DL balancing and stresses

Expanded exchange file that now includes reactions and tendon information - use it as opportunity to post-process tendon data

Colorization of key wall paremeters

Reporting of combined pier reactions

Revit 2018 integration link

And much more...

ADAPT-Builder 2017 New Feature Summary Video (Playlist)

ADAPT-PT/RC 2017 (build 0)
October, 2017: The ADAPT-PTRC 2017 release introduces new design options and allows for the design of combined RC and PT sections in the same model, streamlining the design of pour strips. A summary of new features includes:

Addition of CSA A23.3-14 design code

Explicit support for mixed RC and PT systems

Option to consider drop panels and caps in calculation of minimum reinforcement over supports

User-defined concrete self-weight

For CSA-based designs, drop panels and caps included in flexural capacity

Buildersum graphs now show maximum tension and compression stress values

For ACI-based designs, program adjusts required reinforcement when the minimum flexural requirement exceeds that of strength by one-third

Excel (.XLS) report output option

And much more...

ADAPT-PTRC 2017 New Feature Summary Video

ADAPT-Builder 2016
September, 2016: ADAPT-Builder 2016 includes the latest ACI and Brazilian design codes in addition to many new analysis and design options.

ADAPT-Builder 2016 feature preview

ADAPT-Builder 2015 (build 0)
March, 2015: ADAPT-Builder 2015 is a major release that delivers significant workflow improvements for our clients that design concrete structures. The increased productivity gains address a wide range of project delivery steps starting with preliminary load takedown to the detailed design and code check of columns. Builder's unique capability of supporting both global lateral analysis and detailed slab design in one model has been streamlined to allow for even easier interoperability between these analysis modes. A summary of new features includes:

Tributary-based load takedown

Ability to apply load takedown on foundation or slab runs

Integrated column design (requires additional license)

Option to design columns using tributary or FEM forces

Display of analysis and design results on model

Lightning fast save times - up to 75x reduction of time

Revit Structure 2015 compatibility

And much more...

ADAPT-PT/RC 2014
January, 2014: ADAPT-PT/RC 2014 combines the popular products ADAPT-PT and ADAPT-RC into one product. It is a highly efficient, reliable, fast, and easy-to-use software for the analysis, design, and investigation of any concrete project. It supports concrete beams, pan joist, one-way and two-way slabs systems - for conventionally reinforced (RC) and/or post-tensioned (PT) projects.

The product was developed in response to our clients' request to have a complete solution for any of their 2D frame analysis and design projects. Beyond offering the flexibility of designing both RC and PT projects, this new release includes improvements in the modeling workflow, advanced analysis capabilities, expanded DWF output, and greater reporting options. Added features include:

PT and RC design modes

Ability to switch models between design modes

Improved segmental input modeling for complex geometries

Explicitly design for crack width under Euro Code option

Reporting and graphing of crack width

Reporting and graphing of long-term deflection for design sections

Improved program operability on network drives/servers

Active entry of PT force/width in Recycling Window

Extended reporting of patterned live load deflections

Quantity reporting for summary output

DXF output for calculated reinforcement

Detachable network soft licenses

View all new features in the video below...

Featured Video: New features in ADAPT-PT/RC 2014

ADAPT-Builder 2012 (build 2)
November, 2013: Build 2 is another significant release that continues transforming ADAPT-Builder into the industry's most flexible and complete structural design suite for concrete buildings. All new features are available for the Builder 2012 Design Suite of programs including Edge, Floor Pro, MAT and SOG. New features include:

Slanted columns

Stiffness modifiers

New load combination matrix

Design section viewer

Demand vs capacity graphs

New investigate option

Calculation and checking of % of prestressing steel for seismic design

ADAPT-Builder 2012 (build 0)
August, 2012: ADAPT-Builder 2012 build 0 represents a major development milestone for ADAPT's 3D finite element platform by extending its underlying modeling and analysis capabilities from single to multi-level. With this new capability, structural engineers can use the suite of Builder products, ADAPT-Floor Pro, MAT and Edge, to not only carry out their detailed floor and foundation system design, but also integrated building analysis for gravity or lateral loads. Unlike other solutions in the market, ADAPT-Builder offers all of these capabilities using a unified environment and one model, saving countless hours of unnecessary data transfer between software and reducing the possibility of errors. All Builder 2012 programs can now import a complete concrete building model from Revit, streamlining the design process even further. In addition to its groundbreaking multi-story capabilities, this new release is loaded with many productivity enhancing features, a faster FEM solver, and the new ACI 318-2011 / IBC 2012 codes.

ADAPT-PT 2012 (build 0)
March, 2012: ADAPT-PT 2012 build 0 is a new and improved version of the world’s most popular software for the design of post-tensioned beams and slabs. In addition to a long list of minor enhancements, this version includes the following 3 major new features:

Export of tendon profile with CGS or support height information in DXF format

Flexible tendon placement at any location along design strip

ACI 318-2011

The extended tendon modeling feature gives engineers the ability to model and optimize designs more easily. The DXF export of tendon and geometry information will greatly reduce the time it takes to create structural and shop drawings for projects designed using ADAPT-PT.

ADAPT-ABI 2012 (build 0)
January, 2012: ADAPT-ABI 2012 build 0 is a new and improved version of our specialized software for the design and 4D analysis of prestressed concrete bridges built either segmentally or conventionally. This release incorporates major improvements to the 3D modeling of structures for a more realistic representation of the built structure and also delivers dramatic performance improvements.

ADAPT-Builder 2010 (build 1)
July, 2011: ADAPT-Builder 2010 build 1 is a maintenance release that includes a new soft license activation feature as well as other general improvements.

ADAPT-Builder 2010
October, 2010: ADAPT-Builder 2010 is a powerful new version of the ADAPT's 3D finite element design platform for concrete floor and foundation systems. With this latest version, structural engineers can carry out integrated vibration analysis of floor systems without having to re-enter project data in separate software packages or spreadsheets. Vibration analysis can be carried out on an entire floor system or any user selected sub-region, giving the engineer precise and actionable analysis results. Additional productivity, analysis and design capabilities include:

Hong Kong-CoP 2007 design code

Chinese-GB50010 2002 design code

Reporting of crack width

Option to design for a user-specified crack width (BS and EC codes)

and much more...

Autodesk® Robot™ Structural Analysis Professional 2011
May, 2010: As a Premier Autodesk Structural Engineering and ISV Partner, ADAPT is authorized to sell and support Robot Structural Analysis software in the US and Canada. Robot 2011 is the latest release of Autodesk's comprehensive structural analysis software.

Robot software provides structural engineers with advanced structural analysis capabilities for large, complex structures. The software offers a wide range of analysis capabilities that enable you to investigate the linear and true nonlinear behavior of any structure. Interoperability with Autodesk® Revit® Structure software extends the Building Information Modeling (BIM) process, enabling engineers to more quickly perform comprehensive building and engineering analysis on a variety of structures.

ADAPT-PT 2010
April, 2010: ADAPT-PT 2010 is an improved version of our highly efficient and reliable software for the analysis, design, and investigation of elevated post-tensioned concrete beams, joist, one-way, two-way and slab band systems. ADAPT-PT 2010 incorporates the new design codes, Windows 7 / 64 bit compatibility, and many improvements to the operation of the software. New Design Codes:

ADAPT-Builder (Floor Pro) 2010
October, 2009: The upcoming ADAPT-Builder 2010 release will include ground-breaking vibration analysis capabilities. With this new integrated capability, structural engineers will be able to view and evaluate the vibration response of design models at any stage of the design process. This information will allow them to fine-tune the in-service performance of their projects at an earlier stage than ever possible before, saving time and unnecessary design revisions. Integration analysis will be available in the ADAPT-Floor Pro module of Builder 2010.

ADAPT-Revit Structure 2010 link (beta)
July, 2009: This new version of our poplular integration link is compatible with Revit Structure 2010. The ADAPT-Revit Link supports the seamless transfer of physical model information between Revit Structure and the ADAPT-Builder suite of programs, saving time and reducing potential modeling errors. The integration link is also capable of transferring all reinforcement information designed and optimized in ADAPT to Revit structure for more effective project coordination and documentation. The link is Free for all ADAPT clients.

ADAPT-PT 2010 (beta)
May, 2009: The pre-release beta version of ADAPT-PT 2010 was distributed to a selected group of ADAPT clients worldwide for final testing, validation and fine-tuning. This updated version of ADAPT-PT incorporates the new ACI-318 2008 / IBC 2009 design code, 64 bit compatibility, and many improvements to the operation of the software. General distribution to clients on maintenance contracts is expected first quarter of 2010.

ADAPT-Builder 2009
February, 2009: Builder 2009 includes many productivity enhancing new features. An automatic tendon layout feature was added that allows you to generate banded as well as distributed tendons automatically. Reinforcement modeling options are expanded to provide more flexibility and decrease the need for manual editing. Instant design feedback for post-tensioned and mild reinforced slabs is provided for each support line. Builder 2009 is now also fully 64bit compatible.

New capabilities include:

Automated tendon layout: Builder 2009 lets you automatically lay out banded tendons along support lines and allows you to replicate an existing tendon to automatically create distributed tendons.

Wood-Armer design option.

Tendon curvature check: the program includes a tendon curvature check against a minimum radius of curvature that can be specified for each model.

Reinforcement display enhancements: Builder 2009 allows you to view the reinforcement for each load combination. You can generate the rebar drawing with user-defined angles for the bar-orientation. You can also view the calculated rebar for each support line in elevation.

Rebar detailing enhancements: for the distributed rebar, you can fix individual parameters such as number of bars, spacing or bar extends and the program automatically recalculates the remaining attributes.

Instant design review: review deflections, average stress (precompression) and balanced loading for each support line.

Moment line contours: Builder 2009 lets you view the moment line contours in the modeling environment after analysis.

Shear design: You can now specify the number of legs for stirrups and review the beam stirrups in elevation.

ADAPT-ABI 2009
August, 2008: The all new ADAPT-ABI 2009 features a 3D modeling environment which allows the user to model any bridge structure graphically and to define and manage constructions stages more efficiently. The bridge structures may include tendons, loads and travel paths.
The modeling environment lets the user import DWG/DXF drawings and allows the transformation of polygons into either 3D structural components or cross sections. Bridge segments and piers can be given any cross section and a section manager allows the user to define any cross sections to be used in a project.
ABI 2009 includes an extendable moving load library which contains predefined load trains.
ADAPT-ABI 2009 is a special-purpose program developed for the design and analysis of prestressed concrete bridges built either segmentally or conventionally. It provides information for geometry and stress control during construction, as well as design values for service load. ADAPT-ABI has been serving bridge design engineers worldwide for over 20 years, and has provided the foundation for analysis of many notable bridges.
ABI 2009 Build 3 New Featuresview ABI 2009 introduction video ...

ADAPT-ABI 2009 comes in different configurations:

ABI Standard which allows the user to analyze structures with up to 20 members

ABI Plus has no limitations in size

ADAPT-Moving Load (optional)

ADAPT-Elongation (optional)

The program comes with the following codes:

ACI 1978 and 1992

Indian IS

AASHTO 1994

British BS 8110

CEB/FIB 1978

CEB1 1978

EuroCode 2004

HongKong Code

User defined which can be saved to a library and loaded from there for future projects

ADAPT-Revit Structure 2009 link (beta)
May, 2008: This new version of our highly efficient integration link is compatible with Revit Structure 2009. Just like its predecessors, the new release allows the user to transfer physical model data between Revit Structure and ADAPT-Builder. The link even transfers reinforcement information back into Revit Structure as real rebar objects.
view ADAPT-Revit integration video ...

ADAPT-Builder™ Structural Concrete Design Suite v3
March, 2007: ADAPT-Builder suite v3 is the latest edition of our 3D FEM analysis software for the advanced design of concrete slabs and
foundations. V3 provides unmatched analysis and design power and flexibility for all types of concrete slab and foundation systems. Its
enhanced Dynamic Rebar Design capabilities and accurate approach to the calculation of cracked section deflections are just a few of the
features making ADAPT-Builder the most popular concrete slab program in the industry. ADAPT-Builder suite modules include ADAPT-Modeler, Floor Pro, MAT, and SOG.view Dynamic Rebar Design video ...

New capabilities include:

Cracked Section Deflection

Display of cracked sections in slabs and beams

Display of cracked section deflection

Reinforcement Distribution

Based on column strip/middle strip

Based on entire tributary

Improved bar length adjustment and position reporting

Adjust length and center top bars over support

Adjust length and center bottom bars in span

Improved analysis and design options

Enable user to define support condition at far ends of columns and walls

Allow user to choose various floor design options

Import load combinations from ETABS

Implementation of Canadian Code (CSA A23.3-04)

Implementation of Indian Code (IS456 2005 reprint)

Improved reporting

Performance enhancements

ADAPT-PT v8 - beta release
March, 2007: The pre-release beta version of ADAPT-PT v8 was released to a selected group of ADAPT clients worldwide for final testing, validation,
and fine-tuning. This latest release incorporates a long list of productivity enhancing features, new design codes, and a completely new 3D interactive
graphic modeling approach. ADAPT-PT is the worlds most widely used software for the design of post-tensioned slabs and beam frames.

ADAPT-Revit Structure 4 Link v1.20
October 2006: This new release is compatible with Autodesk® Revit® Structure 4. The integration link provides full bi-directional integration
between Revit Structure and ADAPT-Builder. The ADAPT link uniquely transfers physical model data from Revit to ADAPT-Builder without the need to first create an analytical model
in Revit. This saves time while increasing accuracy and reliability, allowing engineering firms early in their adoption of Revit Structure to take full advantage of their model information by
designing their concrete slab and foundation systems in ADAPT without having to re-enter any data. Model data transferred is automatically meshed, analyzed
and designed in the ADAPT-Builder suite of programs. Changes made in ADAPT-Builder can be automatically propagated back to the main project model in Revit.
Click here to read Quick Reference Guide

Link transfers the following model information between Revit Structure and ADAPT-Builder:

Slabs

Beams

Columns

Walls

Openings

Footings

Point Loads

Line Loads

Patch Loads

Load Combinations

Load Cases

Material Properties

For more information or to receive your FREE Revit Link, please contact ADAPT.

ADAPT-PT 7.20
June 2006: This new release features bi-directional integration with ADAPT-Floor Pro, our 3D Finite Element program, allowing you to transfer your optimized post-tensioning designs back into ADAPT-Floor Pro. Working together, ADAPT-PT and ADAPT-Floor Pro now offer the best of both worlds - quick and accurate optimization of your P/T design using the Equivalent Frame Method of analysis merged with the ability to handle the most complex layouts and geometries of entire floor systems using our advanced 3D FEM design platform. This new integrated design approach will also substantially increases the productivity and accuracy of our clients design teams.

In addition to the enhanced integration with ADAPT-Floor Pro, this release included corrected bugs and other minor improvements. click to read more...

ADAPT-RC 5.00
March 2006: This new version of ADAPT-RC 5, our versatile program for the rapid analysis, design, and investigation of reinforced concrete beams, one-way and two-way slab systems is enhanced with major features, increasing productivity, design scope and accuracy. New features added include:

Expanded design codes: In addition to ACI-318 (1999), British-BS8110 (1985), and Canadian-A23.3 (1994) design codes, the program now features ACI-318 (2005), Australian-AS3600 (2001), Brazilian-NBR6118 (2001), and European EC2 (2004) codes

ADAPT-RC 4.50
May 2005: ADAPT-RC version 4.50 includes the latest design code options including ACI 318-2002/IBC 2003, ACI 318-1999, BS8110, and Canadian. In addition to minor feature enhancements and bug fixes, this version has also been reconfigured for Windows XP SP2 compatibility.

ADAPT-PT 7.10
May 2005: ADAPT-PT version 7.10 has been reconfigured for Windows XP SP2 compatibility. This version also includes minor
feature enhancements and bug fixes from the last six months.

Building Design SoftwareCurrent Versions

ADAPT-PT/RC 2018.0

ADAPT-PULT 3.02

ADAPT-FELT 2017.0

ADAPT-Builder Suite 2018.0

ADAPT-Modeler 2018.0

ADAPT-Edge 2018.0

ADAPT-Floor Pro 2018.0

ADAPT-SOG 2018.0

ADAPT-MAT 2018.0

Multi-Story Frames

ADAPT-ABI 2012.0

Bridge Design SoftwareCurrent Versions

ADAPT-ABI 2012.0

Support for Older Versions

ADAPT does not provide product support for any software 2 versions older than currently available.